Screenshot API — Free to Try, No Credit Card Required
ScreenshotDEV Screenshot API lets you capture website screenshots programmatically. Try it free — no signup required for the playground. Simple REST API with PNG, JPG, WebP, and PDF output. Free tier with 100 API calls/month.
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How it works
Paste your URL or HTML
Enter a website URL, paste raw HTML code, or upload an HTML file.
We render it in a real browser
Your content is rendered in a headless browser for pixel-perfect accuracy.
Download your file instantly
Your screenshot or PDF is generated and ready to download in seconds.
Need this at scale? Use our API
100 free requests/month, no credit card required
curl -X POST https://api.screenshotdev.com/v1/screenshot \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://example.com",
"format": "png"
}'Features
Simple REST API
Clean, well-documented REST endpoints. Make a single HTTP request and receive a screenshot in your preferred format.
Multiple Output Formats
Return screenshots as PNG, JPG, WebP, or PDF. Choose the format that best fits your application requirements.
Global Edge Network
Rendering infrastructure distributed across multiple regions for low-latency captures no matter where your users are.
Webhook Support
Asynchronous processing with webhook delivery for batch operations and long-running captures.
Authentication Support
Pass custom cookies, headers, and tokens to capture pages behind authentication walls and paywalls.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Enterprise-grade reliability with auto-scaling infrastructure and built-in redundancy for production workloads.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Screenshot API?
A Screenshot API is a web service that lets you capture website screenshots programmatically via HTTP requests. Send a URL, receive an image or PDF. No browser management required.
How do I get started with the ScreenshotDEV API?
Sign up for a free account to get your API key. Make a GET or POST request to the /v1/screenshot endpoint with your URL and options. The API returns the image directly or a signed URL.
What programming languages are supported?
The API works with any language that can make HTTP requests: JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, Go, Java, C#, Rust, and more. We provide official SDKs for Node.js and Python.
What are the rate limits on the free tier?
The free tier includes 100 API calls per month with standard rendering. Paid plans start at $19/month with higher limits, priority rendering, and advanced features.
Can I capture screenshots of authenticated pages?
Yes. The API supports custom cookies, HTTP headers, and authentication tokens. You can pass session cookies or bearer tokens to capture pages behind login screens.
How fast is the Screenshot API?
Average response time is 2-4 seconds for standard captures. Simple pages render in under 2 seconds. Full-page captures of complex sites may take up to 10 seconds.
Does the API support webhooks for async processing?
Yes. For long-running captures, you can provide a webhook URL. The API will POST the result to your webhook when the screenshot is ready, ideal for batch processing.
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Use cases
Link Preview Generation
Automatically generate visual link previews and thumbnails for URLs shared in your application. Show users what they are about to visit with a real screenshot.
Automated Visual Testing
Integrate the API into your CI/CD pipeline to capture screenshots after every deployment. Compare against baselines to catch visual regressions automatically.
Dynamic OG Image Generation
Generate unique Open Graph images for every page of your website by rendering HTML templates via the API. Boost social media click-through rates with custom visuals.
Website Monitoring Dashboards
Build monitoring dashboards that display real-time screenshots of your web properties. Track uptime, visual integrity, and content changes at a glance.